Part of an occassional series, Vince Wadhwani from BuyIndie.net profiles a locally-owned business of interest in the District. It seems yoga is everywhere these days. Most D.C. neighborhoods can boast at least one studio, and the Post recently tracked their spread across the District as forerunners to neighborhood revitalization. Even U.S. Marines have been spotted practicing the ancient art that practitioners say can ease tension, reduce weight, and boost inner well-being. Tranquil Space Yoga is…

The District has seen good times in the last few years. Business is booming and neglected properties and neighborhoods are seeing new investment. Crime has plummeted over the past decade, and corruption in the government has faded even as the city’s coffers have filled with new tax revenues. The ebbing of many of the city’s old problems has combined with the election year to place a new and intense focus on fixing the city’s…

In a media-heavy city like Washington, one might pay heed to the Chicago Tribune’s story from yesterday afternoon announcing that a senior law enforcement official told ABC News, “It’s time for you to get some new cell phones, quick,” in reference to the government’s tracking of calls with whistleblowers and other confidential sources. Makes you wish that Qwest expanded their service to the news media, if not the entire country, right? Williams Endorses Cropp:…

Don’t get us wrong, we like public art initiatives. But this DCist (and we know many others) have grown somewhat tired of the animal-themed public art/charity fundraiser displays. We think they may have run their course. Sure, Pandamania and the Party Animals were great ways to showcase the talents of local artists, but in a city that also serves as a world capital, we would hope that there would be a little more investment in…